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. . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 30, 1989 Page 6 OAK AVE. (Cont'd) Peters stated that would be an option for the property owner; he also explained the ditch construction was not included as part of the cost estimate. Michael Daub advised he would continue to discuss the most feasible method of driveway repairs with the city staff on behalf of the Albjergs. Councilmember Mahowald stated he originally had reservations relative to assessing for the improvement. He pointed out that the city does not currently have an assessment policy and he agreed with Malone that if there is no assessment imposed to the residents it would be levied against the general taxpayers; it appears there is clearly some benefit to the residents in the area. He preferred some partial assessment to residents in the area~ Councilmember Malone asked if a percentage of the costs could be assessed to the affected/benefitted property owners. Attorney Filla stated the city has the option to assess a portion of the costs by setting a percentage; the Council has time to discuss and determine an assessment policy prior to the hearing date. He advised the Council would then order the preparation of the assessment roll and set a date for the assessment hearing. Engineer Peters explained that normally the assessment hearing is held after the construction is completed in order to include all costs in the assessment roll. There was discussion relative to preparation of the assessment roll and the time-frame for the assessment hearing. Councilmember Growe suggested assessing the property owners 50% and the city paying 50%; it was her opinion this would be a fair and equitable solution. Filla reminded Council it is necessary to acquire the necessary easements to construct the improvement and those costs will be included in the improvement. He suggested the contractor for the project may be able to provide the driveway repairs at 1680 Oak Avenue and it may be beneficial for the homeowner to have the repairs done in conjunction with the improvement. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, that Council approve Resolution No. 89-33, Relating to Improvement No. ST-89-02, Oak Avenue Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll, and amending item #1 to read: 1. That the total cost of the above described improvement shall not exceed a 50% assessment against all properties benefitted by said improvement. and, further setting the public hearing on the assessment for the first Regular Council meeting in September, 1989. Motion carried. (Malone, Mahowald, Growe and Sather voting in favor; Hansen opposed) (4-1)